Moremi Game Reserve
Discover Botswana's crown jewel — a world of floodplains, wildlife and unforgettable safari encounters.
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Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
The Okavango Delta and its jewel, Moremi Game Reserve, represent Africa's ultimate safari destination — a vast, shimmering inland delta where water, wildlife and wilderness converge in spectacular fashion in the heart of northern Botswana.
Stretching across the Kalahari Basin, the Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland deltas, fed by seasonal floodwaters from Angola that transform arid savannah into a labyrinth of lagoons, papyrus channels, floodplains and forested islands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a living ecosystem like no other — ever-shifting, ever-surprising. Moremi Game Reserve, occupying the eastern and central portions of the delta, is widely regarded as one of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries, protecting an extraordinary diversity of habitats from mopane woodland to open floodplain.
Exploring the delta means gliding silently through papyrus channels aboard a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), sharing waterways with hippos, crocodiles and bathing elephants, before stepping onto dry land for classic game drives through Moremi in search of lions, leopards, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos and buffalo — the full cast of Africa's most iconic wildlife. Botswana's commitment to low-impact, high-value ecotourism means visitor numbers are carefully controlled, ensuring an authentic and exclusive wilderness experience every time.
Whether you choose a fly-in safari to a luxury tented camp, a self-drive adventure through Chief's Island or a guided mokoro expedition, the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve deliver the definitive African safari holiday — raw, beautiful and utterly unforgettable.
Highlights
- Glide through papyrus channels on a traditional mokoro canoe, sharing waterways with elephants, hippos and crocodiles
- Spot the African Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — on game drives through Moremi Game Reserve
- Witness rare African wild dogs and cheetahs in one of their last remaining strongholds in southern Africa
- Explore the Chief's Island wilderness area, the beating heart of Moremi and one of Africa's most biodiverse ecosystems
- Experience world-class bird watching with over 500 recorded species across the delta's diverse habitats
- Enjoy exclusive, low-impact luxury safari camps surrounded by untouched wilderness — no mass tourism here
- Combine the Okavango Delta with Chobe National Park and the Victoria Falls for the ultimate southern Africa adventure
Why Visit the Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve?
Africa's Premier Wildlife Safari
Moremi Game Reserve is consistently ranked among Africa's top wildlife destinations, offering exceptional Big Five sightings, wild dog encounters and year-round game viewing in a pristine, uncrowded wilderness.
A UNESCO World Heritage Landscape
The Okavango Delta is one of only a handful of UNESCO-listed deltas on Earth. Its extraordinary seasonal flooding creates an ever-changing mosaic of habitats that supports extraordinary biodiversity found nowhere else.
Exclusive, Low-Impact Luxury
Botswana's policy of limited visitor numbers and high-value ecotourism means you enjoy the delta's splendour in genuine seclusion. Bespoke fly-in safaris, private guided camps and tailor-made itineraries set the standard here.
When to Visit
The Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve can be visited year-round, but the experience changes dramatically with the seasons. The annual Okavango flood — originating from Angolan rains — typically peaks between July and September, transforming the landscape and making water-based activities the highlight of any visit. The dry winter months also concentrate wildlife around permanent water sources, making game viewing exceptional.
Peak Season (July–October) brings cool, dry weather, rising flood levels and the best game viewing as animals congregate around water. Green Season (November–April) offers lush landscapes, exceptional birdlife, newborn animals and lower rates, though some bush tracks may be inaccessible. Pack light, breathable clothing, a warm layer for early morning game drives and a good insect repellent regardless of when you travel.
Places to Explore
- Moremi Game Reserve (Chief's Island & Xakanaxa): The core wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, offering outstanding Big Five game drives, wild dog sightings and iconic lagoon landscapes accessible by 4WD and boat.
- Khwai River Corridor: A community-run conservancy bordering Moremi's northern boundary, renowned for massive elephant herds, large lion prides and superb leopard sightings along the tree-lined riverbanks.
- Okavango Panhandle: The narrow upper reaches of the delta where the Okavango River enters Botswana — ideal for tiger fishing, mokoro excursions and close-up hippo and crocodile encounters.
- Third Bridge & Godikwe Lagoon: Iconic landmarks within Moremi, these waterways and woodland clearings are magnets for elephant, buffalo, lechwe and a dazzling variety of water birds.
- Jao & Vumbura Concessions: Private concessions in the permanent delta offering year-round water-based activities, exceptional birdlife and exclusive fly-in camp experiences surrounded by papyrus and water lilies.
- Chobe National Park (Day Extension): Just a few hours' drive from the delta, Chobe is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and pairs perfectly with an Okavango safari for the ultimate Botswana experience.
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